Re: Anyone work with foam systems

["FIRETEK" <firetech(change-the-ch-to-k)@telus.net>]

Frank sent it to me.  It's the reason why you shouldn't even "go there"
unless you've got damn good liability coverage and the place is EMPTY.


"Crash Gordon" <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> You ever see those pix of the foam "test" at a hanger? Extremely funny. I
> think someone posted a link to it here about a year ago.
>
>
> "FIRETEK" <firetech(change-the-ch-to-k)@telus.net> wrote in message
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> | To expand a bit upon Frank's post, manufacturer's training helps but
> | certainly isn't mandatory.  Inspection usually involves disconnecting
the
> | squib or solenoid valve and ensuring all the initiating devices
annunciate
> | at the panel, the programmed release sequence is initiated, and the
panel
> | provides the proper output to discharge the system and shut down
required
> | devices.  It's also a good idea to test the "cancel discharge" functions
> | which will only work if an automatic intiating device (heat, smoke, or
> flame
> | detector) is activated.  The "manual discharge" will do exactly that,
> | usually with no chance for user intervention once activated (although I
> have
> | seen it done in one large hangar, but that one was "weird").  On the
> | mechanical side, you have to weigh the cylinders, check pressures,
> nozzles,
> | etc.  One more thing.  Before you initiate any testing, make sure to
move
> | valuable equipment away from the area.  It's not a good idea to flood
> | someone's nice expensive Learjet with foam (although I hear it cleans up
> all
> | bright and shiny).  :-)
> |
> |
> | "Frank Olson" <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
> message
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> | > nick markowitz wrote:
> | > > Have a petro customer where i just changed out a releasing panel for
> | there
> | > > foam system which protects the gasoline loading rack.  They said
they
> | are
> | > > having an extremely hard time getting techs to service there
national
> | foam
> | > > system any one familar with what it takes to fully inspect and
cerify
> | them.
> | > >
> | > >
> | >
> | >
> | > Yup.
> |
> |
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